MLOPs with Azure Machine Learning, How to Own Your Own LLM Model, and Recent AI Acquisitions
MLOPs with Azure Machine Learning
The MLOps v2 accelerator is the de-facto MLOps solution from Microsoft going forward. As the accelerator continues to evolve, it will remain a one-stop for customers to get started with Azure.
Why Owning Your Own LLM Model is Critical — and Within Reach
Many think that only the biggest companies can afford to build their own large language model. But in fact, owning your own LLM is quite feasible.
What Can AI Teach Us About Data Centers? Part 1: Overview and Technical Considerations
In the first of a three-part series about data centers and AI, we provide an overview of the topics and technical considerations.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid While Using Model-Agnostic Interpretation Techniques
In this article, we will discuss 7 pitfalls to avoid while using an interpretation technique.
Running Pace Calculator in R Shiny
Are you both a runner and a data scientist? Use this article to learn how to make a running pace calculator!
Databricks Acquires MosaicML and Other Recent AI Acquisitions
From Databricks acquiring MosaicML to other recent AI acquisitions, here are a few updates in the AI field worth keeping an eye on.
6 Ways Project Managers Can Use AI to Improve Efficiency
Including automation, data analysis, and more, here are just a few ways that project managers can use AI to improve workflows across the board.
New Multimodal Large Language Model KOSMOS-2 Introduced by Microsoft Researchers
KOSMOS-2, a new multimodal large language model by Microsoft, has been able to demonstrate success as a general-purpose interface.
Don’t miss our first-ever virtual Generative #AI Summit on July 20th. Join us for a full day of expert-led sessions that will take you beyond the hype and dive deep into Gen AI. Register for free here.
OpenAI Has Introduced Superalignment: An Attempt to Solve Issues Related to Superintelligence
OpenAI has unveiled “Superalignment” which aims to create robust and scalable methods for aligning AI systems with human values.
Alibaba Has Launched a New AI Tool to Generate Images From Text Input
Recently, Chinese technology giant Alibaba launched a new AI tool that can generate images through text input.
Microsoft Boss Isn’t Concerned That AI Will Take Over
Eric Boyd, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft AI, doesn’t believe that AI will take over, instead, it will “drive human productivity.”
OpenAI Sued by Authors for Using Their Books to Train ChatGPT Without Consent
Two authors have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company used their work to help train ChatGPT.
Announcing Microsoft Azure’s New Tutorial on Deep Learning and NLP
We’re happy to announce the latest tutorial series from Microsoft Azure! Sign up for free and learn all about deep learning and NLP.
Can’t-Miss Sessions Announced for the Free Generative AI Summit on July 20
Covering topics like advances in diffusion generative models, GANs, and more, these are a few can’t-miss sessions coming to the free, virtual Generative AI Summit.
Video of the Week: Demystifying Data Mesh — Tackling common misconceptions about Data Mesh
Watch as renowned data scientist Wannes Rosiers sets the record straight on Data Mesh and debunks common misconceptions. This session delves into the core principles of Data Mesh, highlighting its federated approach to distributed landscapes. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what Data Mesh truly represents and how it differs from other approaches.
Interested in sharing your thought leadership, expertise, or use cases with the data science community? Learn more about how you can speak and present at ODSC West here!
Upcoming Webinars:
Tue, Jul 18, 2023 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT
Your ability to make confident decisions based on relevant factors relies on accurate data filled with context. That’s why enriching your analysis with trusted, fit-for-use, third-party data is key to ensuring long-term success.
Take Raw Data to Curated Data in under 60 minutes
Thu, Jul 20, 2023 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT
Find out how using a low-code, no-code tool can free up your time, allowing you to focus on the tasks that are actually meaningful to you. And not just that, you’ll find out how blazing fast it is to connect Apache Spark, Databricks, and TimeXtender.
From Docs to Tables: Generating Structured Data with LLMs
Wed, Jul 26, 2023 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT
Better results can be obtained by using an LLM to convert documents into tables via large batch jobs for downstream analytics and ML use cases — directly on top of a warehouse like Snowflake. Join this webinar to learn how to easily generate insights from unstructured data by customizing an LLM with open-source declarative ML framework, Ludwig, and Predibase.
Enhanced Fine-tuning (using PEFT) of Open Source Pre-trained LLMs for Q&A and Summarization Tasks
Thu, Aug 3, 2023 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EDT
This talk is intended to guide attendees on the path of fine-tuning large pre-trained models such as HuggingFace’s Transformers (Falcon-40B), specifically focusing on question-answering and text summarization tasks.
